CHARLES STEWART MOTT FOUNDATION
Annual Giving
$166.4M
Grants
834
Median Grant
$55K
Organizations Funded
529
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Foundation Overview
Mission
The Mott Foundation supports projects around the world that promote a just, equitable and sustainable society. The Foundation envisions a world in which each individual's life is connected to well-being of the community, both locally and globally.
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
Civil Society, Education, Environment, and Flint Area programs; $3.5 million to Communities First for downtown Flint building renovations; Center on Budget and Policy Priorities for State Fiscal and Low-Income Initiatives Project; Environmental Advocates of New York
How to Apply
As of January 2025, does not accept unsolicited letters of inquiry or proposals; funding by invitation only; focus on long-term relationships with existing grantees; limited funds for new work due to strategic focus
Does Not Fund
No grants to individuals; no lobbying expenditures allowed; limited funds for new work; expenditure responsibility restrictions for non-501(c)(3) organizations; regranting to individuals prohibited
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$166.4M
Grants
834
Median
$55K
States
52
$166.8M
Grants
997
Median
$25K
States
50
$182.6M
Grants
1,020
Median
$25K
States
50
Grant Size Distribution
$55K
Typical Grant (Median)
$150
Smallest
$6K
25th Pctile
$150K
75th Pctile
$15.5M
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $6K and $150K.
Largest Recent Grants
$15.5M
2024
Community Foundation of Greater Flint
MI · To support organizations that have a positive impact on Flint residents.
$10.0M
2024
Regents of the University of Michigan
MI · To support the expansion of critical care programs at a hospital with expertise in innovative and patient-centered pediatric care.
$8.0M
2024
Kettering University
MI · To support the ongoing operations of a higher education university that prepares students for in-demand fields and contributes to the economic stability of its hometown.
$7.0M
2024
Beecher Community School District
MI · To support the renovation of a career academy high school in Beecher.
$6.0M
2024
Foundation for the Uptown Reinvestment Corporation
MI · To support revitalization efforts and community vitality in downtown Flint.
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.